Unique First-Person Fighter/Shooter Now Available Exclusively For Microsoft
Xbox®
San Jose, Ca., (March 16, 2003) * Leading video games publisher and
developer Namco Hometek Inc. announced today that its unique first-person
action/shooter, Breakdown, has begun shipping to retail outlets nationwide.
Developed for the Xbox® videogame system from Microsoft, Breakdown is rated
M for Mature and has an ESRP of $49.99.
Breakdown is a science-fiction thriller combining the advanced elements of
shooters and fighters into a unique and comprehensive first-person
action/adventure game. Breakdown delivers an intense storyline that is
revealed through its astonishing real-time rendered graphics, bringing an
unprecedented level of realism to the game play experience. The lethal
combination of fierce hand-to-hand and weapons-based combat allows players
to evolve past an army of mechanically enhanced super human warriors into
unsheltered territories. Mixing challenging puzzles, surreal dream
sequences, advanced A.I. and massively detailed environments, gamers can
expect the ultimate in an advanced fighting game system.
³An explosive first-person gaming experience, combining hand-to-hand combat,
state-of-the-art weaponry, a powerful story line and unbelievable graphics
is what Breakdown offers,² said Rod Nakamoto, Executive Vice President of
Research and Development. ³Breakdown takes mystery and uncertainty to the
next level. What more could a gamer want?²
In addition to a compelling scientific/conspiracy themed story line,
Breakdown features stunning, meticulous and immersive 3D environments.
Combining exploration, combat and puzzle solving all through a 1st-person
perspective, Breakdown blows away the competition and leaves players wanting
more. For more information about Breakdown, visit
http://www.project-breakdown.com/.
About Namco Hometek Inc.
Namco Hometek Inc. is the U.S. consumer division of Namco Limited, a
Tokyo-based world leader in the high-tech entertainment industry. Based in
San Jose, CA, Namco Hometek Inc. is an award-winning video games publisher
for next generation game consoles. Namco has created some of the industry's
greatest video game franchises: Tekken®, SOULCALIBUR®, Dead to Rights®,
Pac-Man World, Ridge Racer®, Time Crisis® and Ace Combat®. For more
information about Namco and its products log onto
http://www.namco.com/.
